Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Classic Sugar Cookies
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Directions:

  1. COMBINE shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add milk. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
  2. COMBINE flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in separate large bowl. Mix into shortening mixture until well blended. Chill 1 hour.
  3. HEAT oven to 350°F.
  4. ROLL out 1 ⁄ 3 of dough at a time to about 1⁄4-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut out with cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars and decors or leave plain and frost when cooled.
  5. BAKE 6 to 8 minutes or until edges of cookies are slightly golden. Remove immediately to cooling rack.
  6. BUTTERY CREAM FROSTING:.
  7. COMBINE powdered sugar, shortening and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; slowly blend in milk to reach desired consistency.
  8. BEAT on high speed for 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Tint frosting with food coloring, if desired.
  9. Spread a thin layer of frosting on cookies and decorate with sparkling sugars or sprinkles while frosting is still wet to ensure the decorations stay in place. If you're planning to pipe on frosting decorations, make sure to allow the base coat of frosting, and then each addition layer, to dry completely before adding another.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1434.18 Kcal (6005 kJ)
Calories from fat 562.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.51g 96%
Cholesterol 46.72mg 16%
Sodium 1535.71mg 64%
Potassium 2616.97mg 56%
Total Carbs 203.92g 68%
Sugars 121.89g 488%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 16.52g 33%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 109.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 444.72 Kcal (1862 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.38g 96%
Cholesterol 14.49mg 16%
Sodium 476.2mg 64%
Potassium 811.48mg 56%
Total Carbs 63.23g 68%
Sugars 37.8g 488%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 5%
Protein 5.12g 33%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 33.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.6
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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